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TH B CONSTITUTIONALIST. ~J A MES QA RDM ER, JR. TERMS. ally, per annum $8 00 Tri-Weekly, per annum 6 00 If paid in advance 5 00 Weekly, per annum " 00 If paid in advance.. ....2 50 To Clubs, remitting $lO in advance, FIVE COPIES arc sent. This will put our VV eekly pa per in the reach of new subscribers at TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. who will pay up arrearages, and tend four new subscribers, with the money, can get the paper at $2 00. (0”A11 new subscriptions must be paid in ad vance. [pj*Postage must be paid on all communications and letters of business. GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1817. BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Walker of Richmond : a bill to com mute the sentence of death passed upon VV il liam L. Williams, in the Superior Co urt of Richmond county on the 9th July last, to im prisonment for life, at hard labor in the Peni tentiary. The following message was received from his Excellency the Governor : Executive Department, Nov, 2G, 1817. I have the honor to lay be!ore the General Assembly, a copy of a communication receiv ed at this Department,from Brig. Gen. Twiggs, suggesting the proprity of appropriating an adequate sum of money to defray the expense of removing the body of Col. Mclntosh from Mexico to this State, that his remains may be deposited in the land of his birth, with appro priate honors. \ Os Col. Mclntosh’s merits, I need not speak. He had served his country long and faithfully, having distinguished himself on several occa sions on the field of battle. At an age some what advanced, at the head of his Regiment, this gallant old soldier, a native son of Geor gia, on the Bth of September last, received a wound, of which he died on the Ist of Octo ber thereafter. Believing it due to the character of the State, 'circumstances, that suitable arrangements should be made for the removal of the body of Col. Mclntosh, to Georgia, I recommend that an appropriation of a sufficient sum be made for that purpose. GEORGE W. TOWNS. , Which was referred to a committee consist ing of Messrs. Clark, Freeman and Harris of Baldwin. Report of the Committee on the State of the Re pulic, on the Wilmot Proviso. The Committee on the State of the Repub lic, to whom was referred a resolution of the Senate, instructing a committee “to make such a report on the subject of the Wilmot Proviso , as is a just exhibit of the feelings of the peo ple of Georgia,” beg leave to submit the fol lowing as the result of their deliberations, ful ly confident, so far as we give any expression, that it is in unison with the public will. The acquisition of territory is legitimately associated with the Wilmot Proviso. (We will abstain from any utterance upon that subject, at this time, for the reason that we may not all agree.) But forasmuch as the ulterior ob ject of the Wilmot Proviso, is to effect the Abo lition of Slavery, and about which there is no difference of opinion—and forasmuch too, as we desire to present an unbroken front, we will therefore regard and consider the question in its ulterior purpose, leaving the acquisiton of Territory for a future report. Slavery and Slave labor is a part and parcel of our Governmental system, and made so by the very ancestry, in part, of those who now are active in its abolition. We do not regard as respectful to ourselves, or essential to our right, to enter into a discussion with those who are governed by no principle but their fanati cism. Indeed the question has been argued, but fanaticism is deaf to argument—it will not hear. The people of Georgia have for a series of years been divided and disturbed by other questions, so much so,perhaps,as to induce the false hope, that upon this vital question there may now prevail discord and dissension. This is not true. Georgia has but one mind—is as one man —all political parties are ready and willing to plant themselves upon the’ same platform, and join heart and hand in the asser tion and maintenance of this their constitution al rights. To the end,therefore, that the feelings of th( people of Georgia, u;on the subject of the Wilmot Proviso,may be distinctly understood and their position defined : Be it, therefore, by the Senate and House oj Representatives of the Hate of Georgia, Resolved, That the Government of the United States has no control over the institution of Slavery, and that in taking or attempting to take any sue! control, it transcends the limits of its legitimate functions. Be it further resolved by the authority aforesaid. That any Territory acquired by the arms of the U. S. or by treaty with a foreign pow'er, be comes the common property of the several States composing this confederacy, and whilst it so continues, it is the right of each citizen, of each and every State, toVeside with h;s pro pcity of every description Avithin such territory Resolved further by the authority aforesaid, Thai it is the duty of every man, in every section of this confederacy, if the Union be dear to him, to oppose the passage of any law or resolution of Congress by which territory acquired may be subjected to any restriction against Slavery. And it is further resolved. That his Excellency the Governor of this State, cause a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions to be for- Avarded to each of our Senators and Represen tatives in Congress; also to the Governor of each State in the Union, Minority Report of the Committee on the State of the Republic, on the Wilmot Proviso. The Repub’ic of America, from its present position, has shed a halo around the proposi tion that “ Man is capable of self-government.” The idea, once ridiculed, denounced and al most scouted from the Avorld by princes, em perors, kings, and potentates, is hoav no lon ger a hypothesis. The pilgrim fathers have impressed the insignia of freedom on the wil derness of yesterday. Columbia's honors is borne by our chivalrous and enterprising citi zens, Avhether their lots be cast in the unex plored regions of the West, the bloody battle fields of the South, or the populous marts of the East. The American standard floats in pride on eA'ery AvaA r e of the ocean, and there is none so great or mighty as to be unwilling to do her reverence. Such is the present position of oar beloved confederated Union before the world,and Ave cannot but earnestly desire that ks progress in prosperity might be onward, until the healthful influences of its institutions arc felt in every' quarter of the globe. But there are elements combined in this confede ration, which, if not expunged, must tend to the dismemberment of the several States of the Union, and the extinction of the fondest hope of all freemen. When our confederacy was founded—when that compact, the Con stitution, which has already" done so much, and premisses to do so much more, not only for our common country, but for all mankind, was entered into by our fathers, many of the Northern States, had the same peculiar insti tution as we of the South. It was not found ed by, nor Avas it the particular choice tor cither, but forced unon us by that arrogant power, ; which then determined to retain us as her vas- | sds. Our fathers, both of the ISorth and; ) South, side La' side, untied as one man, fought, . bled and cast' off the intolerable yoke. They did knot for North or South, but it Avas for J all; and made this continet our oavu ; the rest -1 ing place for religious and ciA'il liberty'. Cii- , cumstanccs peculiar to climate, as Avell as ha- ; i bits, have forced our Brcthcrn of the North to ; - abandon that which from habits and climate j has fixed itself upon us of the South. It has become a part and parcel of us—avc may say, j j our very life and nature. Its power, its toice, is such that no circumstances can change it. 1 It is our right, guarantied to us by the Con- | stitution of our common country, and pledged j ■ to us bv the scacred honor of tne fathcis of ( our brethern of the North. And y r et, theic . b are those Avho, so unjust, so unholy, yea, so | mad, disregard all honor, all that is sacred to 1 ! man, and attempt to invade our just rights, | , scaled Avith the faith of their sleeping fathers, : , and declare to tlie world, “ I hat they e shall be j neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any j ■ territory on the continent of America, which shall j 1 hereafter he acquired by or annexed to the United \ . f States, | i Pe it ih rrfore resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, in 1 General Assembly met. That while we view with pride and satisfaction the present posi- I . tion of the United States of America before the Avorld, avc cannot but deeply deplore the 1 intestine conflicts of opinion which hoav con- A’ulse our nation. : Resolved, That to the acquisition of territo ry by the United States, Ave see nothing to ap prehend either for the safety of the institutions of the South, or the perpetuity of that pro- i gressiA'e Republicanism, Avhich has extended | from thirteen to thirty sovereign States. But we feel assured that in all acquisitions of Terri tory, either by' treaty, voluntary annexation, or as indemnity, avc are but advancing tOAvard that grand destiny Avhich aAvaits our glorious Republic. Resolved, That all Territory already'acquired or to be acquired by the United States, not organized into So\'creign State Governments, is the property of the soA'cral States of the Union jointly, and that Congress has no pow er or authority to invade the rights or privileges of any' one of these joint OAvners under any pretence. Resolved, That the citizens of the SlaA'ehold ing States have a right to emigrate Avith their slaves and hold them in servitude as their pro perty, to any' territory' already acquired, or to be acquired in the United States, and that the F passage of any' laAV by' Congress forbidding the same, is an unjust discrimination in favor of the non-slaveholding States, and is in violation of . the common compact, and subversive of the Union. Resolved, That in the OAvnership of our slaves ’ avc are not only exercising a humane, but a ' constitutional and moral right, and that Ave al loav no power under heaven to dictate the ten • ure by Avhich we shall be deprived of our pro perty in them. Resolved, That Ave entertain an abiding de- A'otion to the Union, and Avill hold ourselves ’ in readiness to meet our brethren of the non slaveholding States, on all questions in which we may differ, in a generous and liberal spirit. t Honor to a Georgian- It affords us pleasure to state, that Surgeon . J. T. Lamar, of this State, was among the Geor -3 gians Avho distinguished themselves at the bat -3 ties of Hunalo and Huamantla, in addition to 1 those already mentioned. The lamented Wal i ker in his report of the former battle, pays a f merited and Avell deserved tribute to the bra very and good conduct of Surgeon Lamar, 1 throughout the engagement. lie was also with • Capt. VValker engaged hand to hand with the r Mexicans Avhen that brave officer was killed, i and narroA\ ly escaped Avith his life. After the r death of Capt. Walker his faithful servant 0 David, saA'ed Mr. Lamar’s life by' receiving in . his own breast a lance aimed at the life of the Lt friend who had so gallantly' fought by the side t of his master. Surgeon Lamar,, is the son of G. W. Lamar, ,f Esq. of Augusta, and first entered the service r —with the Macon Guards, the company made e up by the lamented Holmes, in this city'. He e subsequently received from President Polk s the appointment of Surgeon in the regular s army, where he is universally esteemed and d where he has always distinguished himself e whenever an opportunity has offered. We , notice that some of our cotemporaries haA'c . fallen into an error in publishing these des patches—giving the name of Surgeon Laneur e —for that of Surgeon Lamar. In justice to b this gallant young Georgian, Ave trust they' will d correct the error. —Macon Telegraph, Nov. 30. f Complimentary Visit. The Mayor and the Members of the three Municipal Councils, s paid a complimentary and formal visit to Gens. 1 Quitman and Shields, at the St. Charles Ho h tel, yesterday. His Honor, the Mayor in a ■ e Avarra and agreeable style, tendered to those distinguished gentlemen the hospitalities of I our city and the courtesies of the Municipal e authorities, and introduced to them the dif ferent members of our Councils. Gen. Shields made a most elegant and eloquent reply, in L behalf of himself and Gen. Quitman. lie re , marked, that the many eA'idences which the - patriotic citizens of New Orleans had given of their kindly appreciation of the services ren it dered by the army in Mexico, filled the hearts f of the officers and soldiers of that army then , present, Avith a pleasure and pride Avhich it \ would be A'ain for him to attempt to express, y They might be assured that their courtesies would be long cherished and remembered as y vividly', as Averc their patriotic exertions to c sustain and further the efforts of the army in - Mexico. After friendly interchanges of senti ment and feelings, and of mutual congratula f tions and good wishes, the deputation took leave of these gallant officers.— N, O, Delta , 2 Qth ult. e Gen. Quitman.—This gallant soldier left last evening for his home in Mississippi. He avos accompanied by many of his friends and ’ several of the officers of his Staff. Mississip pi, whose soul is full of chivalry', will make the welkin ring again, when the heroic Quit man reaches her shores. Health and success to the brave and gallant Gen. Quitman ! — lb. a v s The City Council of New York have ap- ■ ’ propriated ,S3OOO to procure medals for the I 1 survivors of the Ngav York regiment in Mexi- | } co, and also to be given to the Avidows and ! eldest members of the families of those who i belonged to the regiment, and Avho haA's died 1 i or fallen in battle. , : » I | f MACON, Nov. 30 .-—Cotton. —The few lots sold in the early part of last week, were at prices rang ing about the same as in our last quotations. The accounts by the Acadia up to the 4th inst. from 1 Liverpool, were received on Wednesday—show ' mg a still further decline in Cotton, and a con - tinued derangement in commercial affairs abroad, 1 have given an additional downward turn to prices.— 1 > There is but little Cotton however, selling, as - f planters in almost every instance store their Cot t seem determined to Avait and take the < risk of prices. The low price of Cotton has great ly checked business generally, in this city, and we have certainly never before at this season of the * • year seen so little doing. NVe quote cotton, ex- i r tremes 5£ aG. No change in the price of other articles usually i noticed in the market. j Augusta, 0 corgi a . TH iJRSDAY MORN IN'a, DEC. 2. Northern Exchange- We were mistaken in our remarks about Exchange in yesterday’s paper. V e stated that our Banks were selling sight checks on New York at half per cent prem. We have since been informed that the exchange on that point is not plcntful, as but little is maturing. As fast as it matures our banks have colls for it, and within the last three or four days have advanced the rate to 1 per cent, prem. From Mexico- We exercise the privilege of friendship in publishing the letter from the city of Mexi co, which will be found below. It is a private letter written by an officer of the 2d Infantry to the editor. As it gives a graphic description of the battle of Contreras, we give it to the public, not doubting but that it will be read with interest, although so many thrilling accounts of that brilliant action have already appeared in print. There are some minor details that will give it a narrative charm, and some gallant names are mentioned which will enhance its interest in this com munity. We hope the statement is true that Captain Walker of the 6th Infantry is getting well, but a postscript states that he docs not recruit in strength, which is not a favorable sign.— He is one of the most gallant spirits in our heroic army, and has won laurels that will be ever cherished with pride by his country, and most especially Georgia, his native State. Her Legislature is about to testify her high appre ciation of his gallantry in a handsome manner. Extracts from a letter, dated PALACIA DEL GOBIERNO NACIONAL. ) Mexico, Oct. 24th, 1847. ) * * * * ♦ Before finishing this page I will tell you how the wounded are doing. Capt. W. H. Walker,shot through the body, is getting well. This is the 6th or 7th gun shot wound, all ex cept this last received in Florida. His brother John, shot through both legs, is well. Talcott also. Lieut. Andrews was only grazed. Col. Mclntosh is dead. David Adams an old school mate of mine, was killed dead in his tracks. — Selleck do. was shot in the leg. Lewis Rob ertson was contused by a fragment of stone, broken from an arch by a round shot. Smith had his horse killed under him, and his ancle sprained by his falling. All are well or will be shortly. Our loss has been tremendous, as you no doubt have seen already from the pa pers, 2,704, of which about 200 officers; 100 from the old army, that is, the twelve old re giments. This is pretty brisk considering we had only 10,000 men, all told, when we left Puebla. From the rumors we hear from the States, you, that is the people, had a conside rable scare upon you on our account, and if you had known the truth you would have had reason. The idea of 10,000 men marching upon a capital containing upwards of 200,000 inhabitants, defended by more than 30,000 troops, having more than 100 pieces of can non, fortified by nature and art, is enough to astound the world. As for myself, I will be proud to my dying day, to have participated in the successes of the army of Mexico.— Many a gallant spirit has been extinguished, but I do not pity them, for I ask no better lot myself. I understand that Gen. Pillow has gained in the States all the credit of the bril liant affair of Contreras. This is such palpable injustice that I feci it my duty to correct, as far as possible, such an erroneous impression —but every thing in its time. As I sup pose an account of the operations of Twiggs’ Division, or as we are known in the ar my, the Cerro Gordo Division, in the valley of Mexico, will be interesting to you, I will give it, commencing at our arrival at Ayotla, and drawing up at the time I was shot down at Churubusco. We arrived at Ayotla I think on the 11th, a small village, some ten miles from El Penon and about 16 or 18 from the city. Here we remained several days, reconnoitering the enemy’s works, and collecting boats, as if we intended to attack at that point. This I am now pretty certain was all a fem*, because the other divisions all went the Chaleo route, not stopping at Ayotla at all. On the 16th we abandoned Ayotla and followed in the foot steps of the other columns—we had scarcely proceeded two or three miles when we were threatened by a large force under Gen. Alva rez, probably 6,000 men. We immediately offered battle, deploying into line; but the ene my declined the challenge. We then fired a few rounds of grape and shells and proceeded. We halted that night just beyond Chaleo. — The next day we proceeded over a very bad road and halted that night in an Olive grove, having met with no molestation that day.— The night of the 18th we halted in, a small town called Ochomilco. I slept that night in a church, where I was more annoyed by fleas than I have ever been before. Early next day we set out little expecting before evening to be engaged. All the morning of the 19th we proceeded along quietly enough until we came in sight of San Augustin, where we were halted until the wagons came up ; then we commenced to hear of the enemy’s being in front in force; then I had some slight expectation of smell ing gunpowder in good earnest; but having so often heard that the enemy would give bat tle, I had some doubt even now. The wa gons having arrived, two days rations were is sued to each man; additional cartridges were issued likewise, myself like the others, load ed with a haversack of hard bread, a flask of Brandy and a bunch of puros. After a halt of an hour, the column moved on at a rapid pace, and passing through San Augustin soon reach ed the hills ; shortly we came in sight of some troops posted upon a high hill, which proved to be a portion of Gen. Pillow' r s command. Here we made another halt of perhaps an hour, exposed to the enemy’s shell and round shot. I will now pause to give you some idea of the enemy’s position. They occupied a hill com manding one of the roads to the city. There was an entrenched camp containing thirty pieces of cannon, about G to 7,000 troops, commanded by Gen. Valencia. Before us lay a large field of broken ground, called in this country a Pedragal; over this we W’cre obliged to pass in order to get in position to attack the enemy. The nature of the ground was such that it was almost impossible to go over on foot, much less get artillery over. How ever, we set to it boldly, leaving Pillow's troops !on the hill in our rear. This highly dangerous and difficult movement was executed first by Reilly’s brigade, then followed Smith’s bri gade —Pillov/s command getting over under cover of the night. We immediately entered the village Gcronimo, where some few of the enemj’s Lancers were killed. As my company was detached from the rest of the command at this time, I can give you only a hearsay ac . count of the movements of the Division that evening. The 2nd Infantry proceeded to the hills beyond Geronimo, where they held in check a large body of Lancers, of whom they killed a few, among them Gcu. Frontcra, an officer of whom we might be proud. The 7th Infantry and 4th Artillery were formed in | a ravine just beyond the village Geronimo, | but were not engaged. Smith’s brigade with some one or two other Regiments whose do not know', were drawn up in line of battle to oppose about 10 or 12,000 men un j der the immediate command of Santa Anna, w'ho manoeuvred as if he intended to attack. Neither w r erc they engaged on the 17th. I will stop here to give an account of the duty for which my Company was detailed. Imme diately upon entering Geronimo my Company was detached to cut off a party of Lancers who were approaching the village from the side of Valencia’s camp. We concealed ourselves in a dense orchard of Peach, Apple and other trees, and waited until they were in good gun shot and then opened our fire. They made tracks immediately. We wore almost imme diately driven from our position by a perfect whirlwind of grape, but the enemy’s Infantry did not dare to advance upon us, not know'ing our force, for we were completely hid by the shrubbery, the reports and smoke of the mus kets only serving them for a mark. When we were about to retrace our steps to rejoin the Regiment, we received orders to remain to watch the enemy’s movements. From this time until evening I never passed a few hours more unpleasantly. Wo did not know the position of the remainder of our troops, know ing that, or rather supposing, that there was but one brigade of 1,000 men on that side of the Pedragal, for I was not aware that Gen. Smith had crossed, and having in full view 18 or 20,000 Mexicans, I expected our single Company every moment to be overwhelmed. We had at one time, that is my Company, ap proached under cover of the bushes almost in | escopct shot of Valencia’s camp, and could see all his movemtorits. After staying here some . time, we fell back, and about 5 o’clock fell in : j with the 7th Infantry and 4th Artillery. It \ was quite dark when I rejoined the 2nd, and then for the first time knew that we had I the other Brigade along. That night my Com pany was on picket guard, thrown out towards Valencia’s position. I will give you now some idea of the relative positions and num bers of the two contending parties. We were j bivouacked in the village of San Gcronimo, with about 3,000 men, though during the night some of the volunteers and new levies came over, with not a single piece of cannon. On our right flank as we faced the enemy was Santa An ia, with between 10 and 12,000 men and two light pieces. On our left Gen. Valencia with 27 pieces of cannon, many very heavy, and a force of 6 to 8,000 veterans. This was odds enough to make an older sol dier than I, feel rather salty. About 7 or 8 o'clock it commenced to pour down torrents, I but I was more fortunate than my compahions. ! Having been ordered out on picket, we were fortunate enough to discover a house, the resi dence apparently of a Padre, but entirely de serted. We selected this as the head quarters of the guard, throwing out our pickets from this point. We found the Padre’s larder well lined. The Capt. and I supped that night on stewed chickens, honey, chocolate, brandy and water, and hard bread. The Capt. and I al ternated about sitting up and as we found mattrasses, pillows and blankets we had noth ing to complain of in point of lodgings. I had scarcely taken my first nap, when an Engineer officer and Twiggs’ Adjutant General came to the picket for a guard to protect their recon noisance. I took command of a few men and j started out in the most unpleasant night I al- i most ever saw. I then for the first time heard that we were to storm at or j ust before day a work containing about 30 guns and defended by 6to 8,000 men. The storming party to be Riley’s brigade. Altho’ I was confident that we would suffer terribly in this affair, j still I felt quite relieved, for the idea of our being cannonaded all the next day without being able to return a shot was rather too much for my equanimity. If I was to be kiHed I wanted to be a while at close quarters, and not have my head knocked off by an enemy half a mile distant. About three o’clock in the morning or per- | haps a little later, the three Regiments com posing Riley’s command had started for their positions on the left flank of Valencia’s camp and in rear of it. We reached our position as day was dawning, where we remained probably 30 minutes. The enemy had not all this time discovered us. When it was broad day light we formed columns of attack : there were two columns by division, one composed of the 4th artillery with 8 companies of my Regt., the other of the 7th infantry with 4 companies of my Regt. Just imagine to yourself 900 men, for the columns of attack did not contain quite that number, attacking an entrenched camp with 27 pieces of ordnance and at least 5,000 infantry, to say nothing about lancers. I thought that at least two thirds of our num bers would be swept down before we could be able to use our baj-onets. The enemy did not perceive us until we had passed the most serious obstacle in our progress in a deep bar ranca containing about two feet of water. As we got over that we saw a devil of a hubbub in their camp, the men running to arms, the mounting of horses, kc. It was a complete 1 1 surprise—just before getting to tbe top of the lull, down the other side oi:‘ which was the enemy’s camp, we halted for a minute for the men to olose up. When we reached the top, halted a second time to allow the men to blow a minute, when we received a volley from the enemy’s infantry, thrown hastily out to op oppose us. A\ e did not return a shot, but j 7 stood up as if they were throwing apples in stead of lead at us. We marched towards j them”still under a heavy fire of musketry, for i some twenty or thirty yards, then halted, and , deployed column. During all this time we had not fired a shot and men were dropping in our ranks at every moment. I admired the coolness of our men during this trving time, even more than their head-long impetuosity after the word charge was given. When we had deployed into line of battle, we gave them a volley, and then made a head longrush; the enemy could not stand this more than twenty i minutes—they then broke —we pursued with relentless ferocity, I am sorry to say—but I endeavored to spare tbe effusion of blood as much as possible, not allowing any man near me to kill a Mexican who had thrown down his arms. * * * 0 * I have seen on this field many things which would shock a humane man, such as killing men in cold blood, &c., but I have not time : nor inclination to relate them. But I must say this much, that our men were kind to the wounded after they had time to allow their blood to cool. In this fight I was knocked down by a spent ball, which contused the in side of my thigh slightly, but this wound I did not report, for it is too much the custom among our officers to make mountains of mole hills to get newspaper puffs in the United States. We halted near the field of battle until about 11 o’clock, when we set out for the works near Churubusco, about six miles distant. These we carried after about three hours of desperate fighting, losing more than a thousand men ; but as only courage and not skill was display ed here I will not enter into particulars. ***** In conclusion, I state upon my personal responsibility, that no troops excepting the 7th and 2d Infantry and 4th Artillery had any thing to do with the storming of Contre ras —the other regiments participating in the chase but not in the fighting. Gen. Pillow slept five miles or thereabouts from the field of battle, also Gen. Twiggs. Gen. Smith, and Gen. Shields, I know, were with us. As to the rest of our General officers I cannot say. Georgia Regiment- We received yesterday au extra from the of fice of the Muscogee Democrat, in w hich we find a letter from their Mcx lean correspondent dated Vera Cruz, Nov. 17, which gives some items in relation to the Georgia Troops. Capt. Nelson was at Vera Cruz, and would accompany the train that was to start the next day with 200 wagons. Col. Calhoun had re ceived orders to march his battalion to San Juan, to relieve the 13th Infantry Battalion. The remainder of Capt. Fulton’s men ar rived on the 16th Nov., 20 days from Mobile. They had a rough passage and lost 27 horses. The whole of the 13th Regiment under Col. Echols was stationed at the National Bridge. The writer says—“ Col. E. is very pleasantly situated. He has his quarters at Santa Anna’s hacienda, which contains 12 rooms, marble floors and Mahogany doors. I met a great many Georgians there, and left them general ly well.” Mississippi- The entire democratic ticket for State Offi cers in Mississippi—say Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, &c.—is elected.—The Legislature stands— Dem. Whigs. Senate 25 7 Hourse of Representatives 73 25 101 31 Democratic majority on joint ballot, 70. Another Freshet. The Baltimore papers received last evening bring us intelligence of another great freshet in Virginia and Maryland, which has done con siderable damage. At Frederick, in Mary land, the creek rose 10 to 12 feet above its usual level, overflowing all the fields and mea dows in the vicinity, and carrying away bridg es, while at Frederick city the houses were I surrounded by water, and many of the ground floors covered. At Richmond, the freshet in the James Riv er exceeded that of 1795. The flood in the James River (says the Richmond Times) was at its height at 12 o’clock on Friday night, and on Saturday it was falling rapidly. We regret to hear mel ancholy accounts of the damage done to the canal. AVe understood on Saturday afternoon that six breaches had been heard of on this side of the 7th Lock, and many more above are apprehended. Prompt measures have I been taken to repair the mischief, so as to al low' navigation to be resumed at the earliest practicable period. Treasury Notes- The New York Tribune states that the War Department has rescinded the order requiring the presentation of the duplicates of drafts with the originals, and this business is now done in a mercantile manner. The Tribune also states that there is no dis position to embarrass the acceptation of Trea sury Notes at the Custom House in payment of j duties. A note of a larger amount even than the duties to be paid will be received and ex changed, provided the excess is small and the only requisition in relation to endorsements is that they shall not be by power of attorney. Meeting* of Congress- The AVashington Union presumes that a very full quorum may be expected on the opening of the session, on Monday. The editor has had the pleasure of seeing some of the mem bers of Congress wdio have arrived in Wash ington, and they confirm his decided convic tion, that this great people never will consent to strike their flag until their rights and honor are amply maintained, and until we have ob ; tained “indemnity for the past and security i for the future.” i |M i —m— ! ■ m v A Commercial. ■ . I)elt “» of the 2Gth ultimo say. . As it was surmised yesterday, that the steamer • Acad 1 ia ’ 9 ncws was it being due by the r usual Express, the Cotton market was nearly » at a stand, the sales not exceeding 300 bales . j Prices are rather feeble, though most factor! t are holding at Tuesday’s rates. The Boston Failure -1 The Boston Chronotype says that the credit ’ j ors of Horace C. Gray & Co., (the large deal “ | tn iron, who failed in Boston some days ‘ I since,) have granted them an extension, and they will go on as before. This arrangement •ays the Chronotype— remove* no inconsidera able panic in State-street. Earthquake- On Monday night last, says the Richmond (Ky.) Chronicle of the IBth, about half-past , 11 o’clock, many of our citizens distinctly heard the roar and sensibly felt the shock of i an earthquake. The following resolutions w'ere introduced to the South Carolina Legislature on Satur day last by Mr. Middleton, on the subject of the AVilmot Proviso. 1. Resoloed, That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina have seen, with profound regret, the settled spirit of hostility manifested by the free States towards the in stitutions of the South ; a spirit which, if per sisted in, must inevitably lead to the most disastrous consequences to the Confederacy. 2. Resolved , That the recent developmentsin the free States, and especially the attempt known as the ** Wilmot Proviso,” to prohibit the Southern States from enjoying the common territory of the Union, raise an issue of start ling importance, which requires, on the part of the South, firm, energetic,and united action. 3. Resolved, That this State is willing and anxious to bury all minor difference of opinion, and make common cause with the other South ern States in the most energetic manner possi ble to maintain their common rights. Resolved, That the State of South Carolina wdll regard the passage of any act by the Gen eral Government upon the subject of slavery, in violation of the rights of the South, as an nulling the obligations of the Federal Compact; and upon the passage of such act, she will con sider herself at liberty to form a new, separate, and distinct Government. 5. Resolved, That the Governor be requested to forward copies of these Resolutions to the Governors and Legislatures of the slareholding States; and enter into correspondence with, and send special envoys, if necessary, to them, to bring about concert of action among such States in the present crisis of our affairs. [Correspondence of the Constitutionalist .} MILLEDGEYILLE, Nov. 29. The discussion upon the amendment of Mr. I>u mgan to the report of the Committe on the state of the Republic, was continued to day in the Senate. I did not have the plea sure of hearing the speeches of the honorable gentlemen who addressed the Senate, and for bear to make any remarks. Upon taking the vote on the amendments, the yeas and nays were required to be taken, and were yeas 23, nays 21, as follows : Yeas—Messrs. Barclay, Camp, Chastain, Cochran, Coffee, Dunnagan, Duncan, Farris, Forman, Fort, Glenn, Henderson, Hilliard, Hunt, Hunter, Irwin, AV. 1.. Johnson, Lawton, Raiford, Simmons, Stewart, Waters, Wiggins. Nays—Messrs. Boynton, Clayton, Collins, Darden, Hallaway, B. D. Johnson, Little, McArthcr, Marks, Maxwell, Moore, Montgomery, Reese, Smith, Snider, Stapleton, Terrell, AVales, AVilliamson, Willingham. Mr. Farris laid upon the table a resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint two per sons learned and distinguished in the Law, to compile a code of Laws for the government of ‘ the State, which was read. : The iiou-e of Representatives have been ; engaged to-day in reading bills the second time. No new matter of any importance in troduced. A resolution was laid upon the ta ble which excludes the Introduction of any new' matter after the 10th inst. Should this resolution pass, the early adjournment of the Legislature may be anticipated. P. Special Notices. BANK OF AUGUSTA, ? DECEMBER 1, 1847. $ An election for Ten Directors on the part of the individual stockholders in this Bank, will be held, on Monday next, the 6th inst. at their Banking House, between the hours of 10 o’clock, A. M., and 4 o’clock, P. M. Dec. 2 —5 JAS. W. DAVIES, Cashier. TAX COLLECTOR. Hr We are authorized to announce Robert A. Watkins as a candidate for re-eJec tion as Tax Collector for Richmond county, at the election to be held in January next. Dec. 2 UWc are authorized to announce Leon P. Dugas as a candidate for Clerk of th« Superior and Inferior Courts of Richmond county, at the ensuing election in January next. Not. 2t U7 We are authorized to announce James McLaws, Esq. as a candidate for re-elec tion to the office of Clerk of the Superior and Infe rior Courts of Richmond County, at the ensuing election in January next. Nor. 24 MEDICAL CARD. (UP’ Dr. MEALS tenders his professional serri ces in the various branches of Medicine, to the cit izens of Augusta and vicinity. He may be found either at the office, formerly occupied by Thos. & J. J. R. Flournoy, Esqrs., on Mclntosh-street, or at the residence of Mrs. terman, on Broad.street. Dec. 1 Cmo , O* DR. J. A. 8. MILLIGAN, will at tend to the practice of Medicine and Surgery, i® Augusta and its vicinity. Office in Metcalfs Range, up stairs. Entrance one door below Mr, J., Marshall’s Drug Store. June 13 Cm BLACK & LAWSON, attorneys at law. Will practice in all the Counties of the Middle Circuit. Any business entrusted to them will meet with prompt attention. Address Edward J. Black, Jacksooboro, G*. John F. Lawson, Augusta, Ga. ly Nor. H STEAMBOAT COMPANY OF GBOK GIA. IFF This Company having been re-organized and placed in an efficient state for service, are pre | pared to send forwarded without delay all freight j l hat may offer. Goods consigned to WM. P. WILLIAMS, Age®* at Savannah, will be forwarded free of Commi*' suons. , » The connection of R. M. Goodwin with Company has terminated. JOHN B. GUIEU. June 6 I—y Agent at Augusta